CfPA to host webinar on IFRA Code of Practice on March 27
The Center for Professional Advancement (CfPA) will hold “The 49th Amendment: IFRA Code of Practice” webinar on March 27 from 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (EST). The 90-minute accredited training course will describe the importance of the …
RB says no evidence Dettol can kill Coronavirus, pledges $7.15 million
In late January 2020, Facebook user Andy Freeman posted a picture of the back of a bottle of Dettol, which states in the small print that it kills the “human coronavirus”. He wrote underneath: “Well, …
ACI announces new strategic plan based on four pillars
The American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Board of Directors has approved a new strategic plan with milestones for 2020-2022 to allow the association to be more agile, forward-thinking and better positioned for the long term, said …
Millennial trends & opportunities in consumer health care aerosols
This paper was originally presented at the New York Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF). With the concept of “wellness” quickly eclipsing the idea of “healthiness” and a prevalence of distrust of large, established institutions, Millennials are …
Is corrosion testing cost-effective? Part 1
Hello everyone. Sometimes it’s tempting to take a shortcut by either skipping or abbreviating corrosion testing during new product or derivative product development. Such shortcuts are sometimes justified by budget constraints and/or lack of resources, …
HOMEChem for the Holidays; New Project Explores Indoor Air Quality
We’re finally past the holiday season. Gone are the delicious aromas from cooking Thanksgiving dinner. Farewell to the pine scent from the Christmas tree. We’re well into the New Year and I’ve stopped mulling wine …
Regulatory Issues
The year 2020 has started off very busy in the regulatory arena. CARB The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is continuing with amendments to the Consumer Products Rule. By the end of 2020, CARB staff plans to …
P&G’s Robert Bartolo receives ACI’s Distinguished Service Award
Procter & Gamble’s Dr. Robert Bartolo, who currently serves as Director of Global Product Stewardship, is the 2020 recipient of the American Cleaning Institute’s (ACI) Elva Walker Spillane Distinguished Service Award. The honor was presented …
Luxe Pack Los Angeles 2020 is two weeks away
Luxe Pack Los Angeles 2020 is set to open its doors February 11–12th at the L.A. Convention Center, Los Angeles, CA. The event will once again run concurrently with MakeUp in LosAngeles. New for 2020 …
ADF&PCD expo open in Paris
PARIS--The 14th edition of ADF&PCD opened in Paris this morning at Porte de Versailles. The show attracts more than 700 packaging suppliers as exhibitors and this year includes for the first time Packaging of Premium …